1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | 3.5 Litre | 1100 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |